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A New Quest for Consultancy: Transitioning from Just-in-Time Logistics

Tom Spencer

For instance, in the lead up to the 2008 Great Recession, McKinsey actively promoted mortgage securitization , alongside EY which was involved with Lehman Brothers’ accounting fraud allegations [pdf]. The 2008 meltdown highlighted harmful practices in the financial sector, such as credit default swaps and collateralized debt obligations.

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Consultant Ninja: How not to do a consulting case study.

Consultant Ninja

How not to do a consulting case study. I am a strategy consultant at. 2010-Present: Off the road 2009 Stats: Airline Miles: 24,902 Nights away from home: 73 (of 216: 34% of nights) AMEX Charges: $21,220 2008 Stats: Airline miles: 87,589 Nights away from home: 159 (of 365: 43.6% Productivity. (6). Newer Post.

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3 Tactics for Accelerating Company Performance Despite an Economic Downturn

Organizational Talent Consulting

Reactive workforce reductions, burn-the-furniture cost-cutting, and spray-and-pray strategies out of desperation have historically led to considerable losses. Implementation typically involves experimentation, analyzing the existing strategies, and creative experiential learning exercises. It is easy to find out what doesn't work.

Company 52
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Consultant Ninja: I just get so scared, scared of being a nobody.

Consultant Ninja

His case study example is flat out wrong, but I dont need to pick on him about it. All the same - its unfortunate you still cant admit that it wasnt even a case study - just examples of the rights and wrongs of tackling sizing questions. Perhaps he lacked the proper case-study? I am a strategy consultant at.

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IMS Consulting Group (IMS Health) Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

In 2008 & 2010, IMS Health was bestowed the honor of being listed as one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by FORTUNE magazine. Consumer – as – payer strategies. Disease area, product landscapes, competitive assessments. Market access strategies, market prioritization. Decision analysis.

Groups 100
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How to Apply for a Job You’re Overqualified For

Harvard Business

Here are some possible strategies — along with some words of caution: Think big. Another strategy would be to “talk to the hiring manager about possible ways to tailor the current opening to your skills and interests,” Fernández-Aráoz says. ” Tailor the job.

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Research: Self-Disruption Can Hurt the Companies That Need It the Most

Harvard Business

For our study, we collected data on 512 strategic initiatives, both centralized and decentralized, launched by 48 leading U.S. electric utilities during 2008-2015—a period in which the decentralized model was in its uncertain, nascent phase. We validated our quantitative approach by reviewing several case studies of U.S.

Company 28